Banquet Cook 1

Accor Hotels; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the banquet kitchen team at a luxury resort in Scottsdale, where you will elevate your culinary skills in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. This position offers opportunities for career progression, along with a supportive team culture committed to authenticity and hospitality excellence.

Benefits

Employee discounts at local companies and Accor worldwide

Free meals at on-site employee restaurant

Great Medical and Dental benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Culinary field required in Garde Manger and Hot Kitchen in a 4 or 5 Diamond Hotel.
• Southwest Cooking knowledge preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and service all food items for a la carte and buffet menus.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all work areas and equipment.
• Ensure proper food safety and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Creativity

Passion for food

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or Certification in a Culinary discipline

Job description

Company Description

Picture a shimmering oasis overlooking the Sonoran Desert and the McDowell mountains - Fairmont Scottsdale Princess offers luxury and world class hospitality with over 300,000 square feet of meeting space. This award-winning meetings resort has 750 guest rooms, five award-winning restaurants, six sparkling heated pools, and a luxurious Well & Being Spa. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess was recently recognized with the AAA Five Diamond rating for over 30 years, making it one of the longest running AAA Five Diamond Resorts in the America’s. The only thing missing is you!

What’s in it for you:

• Employee discounts at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, local companies and Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Free meals at our on-site employee restaurant
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Great Medical and Dental benefits, including two employer-funded medical plans, meaning $0 premium if you enroll in the employee-only tier!
• 401K, Direct Deposit, etc.
• Career development opportunities within the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in addition to national promotion opportunities. The sky is the limit!

Job Description

Do you have an appetite for career progression and ready to take your culinary skills to a world-class platform? Take your career to a whole new level with us and join our banquet kitchen team at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues
• Prepare and service all food items for a la carte andor buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
• Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage
• Ensure storeroom requisitions are accurate
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Creative and passionate about food and customer service
• Adhere to Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Grooming Guidelines
• Previous experience in the Culinary field required in Garde Manger and Hot Kitchen in a 4 or 5 Diamond Hotel - Banquet kitchen
• Southwest Cooking knowledge
• Diploma or Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Must be able to work flexible shifts including AM, PM, evenings and weekends

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:
A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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